Any meaty foods of a marine origin will do as far as feeding them, including but not limited to mysis shrimp, krill or squid. I got a six line wrasse to control the bristle worms. They will fight arrow crabs and their own kind though, so only keep one per tank unless you buy them as a mated pair. Reviewed by: scott on 07/17/2014. These shrimp will also eat small bristle worms so are a useful tool for keeping their population in check. Bristleworms (or bristle worms) are segmented worms with bristly tufts extending from each of their segments. they haven't been much trouble till last week when a big son of a gun destroyed my small see slug. Other tank inhabitants: coral beauty angel, gold striped maroon, long tentacle anemone, ... 4-5" is nothing for a bristle worm. the coral banded shrimp is better than expected. All worms in the class Polychaeta are known commonly as bristle worms.. It is best known for wiping out complete populations of bristle worms. They will eat most flake food you feed your fish as well as frozen foods. But, they can be aggressive towards fish. Overall, the Coral Banded Shrimp is a staple in the home aquarium for its unique and beautiful appearance and ability to eat pesky bristle worms and flat worms. They are harmless and eat diatoms and any uneatten food. Click or Tap Photos below for Full Size Photos Click or tap the images below to view full size images, then click or tap off the image to shrink again. Common bristle worms will help you clean the tank. Coral Banded shrimp are great for detritus and left over food removal. It will likely attack other shrimps and crustaceans; including snails. I have cut back on feeding (may have been slightly overfeeding, thus fueling the bristle worms), and I'm thinking about adding a predator to keep them in check. There are several YouTube videos showing banded coral shrimps eating bristle worms. Bristle Worms Traps. Coral Banded Shrimp are carnivores and scavengers. For any gardeners out there, think earthworms, but in the sea. Bird wrasses. The female is usually larger than the male. Like with anything live you buy for your tank, it is important to find out how compatible they are with your current livestock and coral. Usually, it can be found hanging upside down in the caves and crevices. ... Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Arrow Crab (Stenorhynchus setrcornis) The Spruce, 2018 While this option is very popular, caution is advised. This tough and hardy critter is frequently seen cleaning parasites off of fish but is also capable of eating them as it grows larger. I have 6 in my tank 3 that are 12" long I love them my peppermint and coral banded shrimp keep them under control by eating the small ones under 2". It normally reaches a size of 5 cm. The Stenopus hispidus, commonly known as Boxer Shrimp, Banded Cleaner Shrimp or Coral Banded Shrimp, is a popular and inexpensive invertebrate to add to your tank. I have noticed alot of bristleworms and dont know which would be better to get rid of them. Banded Shrimp. But i have heard the coral banded shrimp will harass my corals and anemeoes.Anyone have any suggestions? Larvae generally succumb to filtration and skimming. The Golden Coral Banded Shrimp, Stenopus zanzibaricus are a beautiful addition to the reef with candy cane striped bodies, multiple pairs of bright white antennae, and 3 pairs of miniature claws. The male Banded Coral Shrimp is usually smaller. I have a coral banded shrimp and he could care less about bristle worms. I do however have two books that recommend arrow crabs for the control of bristle worms. Overall, the Coral Banded Shrimp is a staple in the home aquarium for being very hardy, as well as its ability to eat pesky bristle worms and flat worms. Never done it myself but have had persons complain to me that they have wasted or keep wasting their money on cleaner shrimp only to loose them to their coral banded shrimp. I'm debating between either an arrow crab or a coral banded shrimp. It is one of the most widely distributed shrimp-like decapods in the sea, though it is basically a native to the oceans of Indonesia. 4-5" is a normal size for these. Coral Banded Shrimp. They are made up of segments; each body segment has a pair of fleshy leg-like parts called parapodia. A similar problem arose when I added an aiptasia eating filefish to eat the aiptasia outbreak that occurred in my tank. If you do have a shy one, you may be able to coax it out at feeding time. The Banded Coral Shrimp is relatively hardy and boasts an aquarium-suited length that rarely exceeds 3 inches, 6 inches with the antennae. It was practically crawling on him and he didn't care. Its body is covered with short spines. The headless piece will grow a head and you’ll have a new worm! Maori wrasses. Banded Coral Shrimp are also effective bristle worm hunters in the reef aquarium, helping to keep the population of these pests under control. Some wrasses and dotty backs eat bristle worms, as will Arrow Crabs and Coral Banded Shrimp. In the wild outside of their diet from cleaning the Coral Banded Shrimp is primarily a scavenger or organic detritus. The banded coral shrimp is colorful with striking red and white bands all over its body. If the worm breaks into separate pieces be sure to remove both pieces. How to Get Rid of Bristle Worms. Additional information Care Level There are a few fish and invertebrates that will eat bristle worms. If you decide to introduce a predator to your tank, be sure to do your research first about what else this animal eats. Should your tank be overrun with worms, there are natural predators to help. Description. Like some of the other common saltwater aquarium shrimp, you may find that this little fella will be shy and stay hidden among the rocks. Due to variations in species your item may not be identical to that featured in the image, we do however ensure the species is correct and that the markings and colors are very similar. Coral banded shrimp. Yes, they do eat bristle worms (Polychaete) and will actively hunt them down if present in your tank. Apparently, bristle worms are a great delicacy. I like shrimp and want more but I have heard that the wrasse will eat them. Somewhat shy and reclusive during the day, they’re more active at night when they leave their ledges and move out onto the reef to forage. If you do decide to rid your aquarium of bristle worms, there are three primary ways to do so. Fireworms will try to eat your fish. These are often a good answer to these unwanted hitchhikers. It’s kind of as simple as that. I tried to hand feed one to him tonight with some chopsticks and he ran away from it. Marine animals which eat bristle worms include: Dottybacks. Like the gobies this fish did a wonderful job at first, unfortunately like the gobies once the main job was done it found a second job of … he is larger than stated and we were very pleased with him. AKA Boxing Shrimp. Manual removal is also effective for reducing worm numbers, especially if you can construct or purchase a simple bristle worm trap. They are very active and enjoy lots of live rock to scour for detritus, and will hunt and kill pest bristle worms. I think it may be a luck of the draw thing. Unique looking shrimp that eats bristle worms and fish food. They are bristle worm very common hick hikers in Saltwater tanks on LR. Also heard about the arrow crab but dont know much about them. For example, the Banded Coral shrimp are known to have a voracious appetite for bristle worms. Arrow crabs. In my experience they will and do seek them out and eat them. This gives this crustacea… The Bearded Fireworm. 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